Monthly Archives: February 2008

Is this it?

I have a hard time setting aside my skepticism when it comes to politics, but when this landed in my inbox yesterday, I thought, “Maybe I’ll finally have the chance to vote for something…

The Bats and Bees

Last year, it was honey bees. Across the US, bee colonies were mysteriously deserted. Scientists call it “colony collapse disorder” and a year later are still arguing about the cause. It seems to be starting up this year in France. This year, bats in Eastern New York and Vermont are dying from an unknown malady. […]

What Might Have Been

Any native-born American over the age of 35 can run for president. Period. That doesn’t make it a good idea. Politico reported the other day that Ralph Nader is contemplating another run at the White House. Sure, he can do it, but why would he? I defended Ralph back in 2000. It wasn’t his fault […]